http://www.indymaedesigns.com Recent blog posts from my shop. en-US So much of the work that holds life together happens quietly without praise, milestones, or recognition. This essay is about the invisible labor that never feels finished, and why it still matters more than most things we celebrate. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:44:20 -0500 https://www.indymaedesigns.com/post/1460789237931/the-work-that-doesnt-get-applause https://www.indymaedesigns.com/post/1460789237931/the-work-that-doesnt-get-applause?pub=1769780660 Motivation comes and goes. Consistency stays. This essay explores what it really looks like to keep going when energy is low and why steadiness matters more than inspiration. Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:26:38 -0500 https://www.indymaedesigns.com/post/1456663731250/what-consistency-looks-like-when https://www.indymaedesigns.com/post/1456663731250/what-consistency-looks-like-when?pub=1769185598 Not everything in life needs to be systemized. This reflection explores why constant structure can feel heavy and how trusting familiar rhythms can be a steadier way forward. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:52:22 -0500 https://www.indymaedesigns.com/post/1455334733027/you-dont-need-a-system-for-everything https://www.indymaedesigns.com/post/1455334733027/you-dont-need-a-system-for-everything?pub=1768571542 January doesn’t need another list of things to become. This year, I’m choosing something quieter, letting go of what no longer needs to come with me. Expectations, urgency, perfection. This is a reflection on what I’m not carrying into the new year and what I’m choosing to hold instead. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:51:47 -0500 https://www.indymaedesigns.com/post/1452195110489/what-im-not-carrying-into-the-new-year https://www.indymaedesigns.com/post/1452195110489/what-im-not-carrying-into-the-new-year?pub=1767966707 January doesn’t need a reinvention. It needs a gentler re-entry. This reflection explores why continuity, steadiness, and small shifts often matter more than dramatic new beginnings and how choosing presence over pressure can shape the year ahead. Fri, 02 Jan 2026 11:06:14 -0500 https://www.indymaedesigns.com/post/1451128815723/why-january-doesnt-need-a-reinvention https://www.indymaedesigns.com/post/1451128815723/why-january-doesnt-need-a-reinvention?pub=1767369974 In a fast, disposable world, handmade reminds us to pause. This quiet reflection looks at time, presence, and why things made slowly still matter especially in the everyday moments that shape our homes and lives. Fri, 26 Dec 2025 10:28:12 -0500 https://www.indymaedesigns.com/post/1446417865806/what-handmade-teaches-us-in-a-fast-world https://www.indymaedesigns.com/post/1446417865806/what-handmade-teaches-us-in-a-fast-world?pub=1766762892 If your house feels cluttered and overstimulating after the holidays, you’re not alone. This winter home reset is all about creating calm again, choosing less, softening your routines, and filling your space only with what brings comfort and peace. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:05:56 -0500 https://www.indymaedesigns.com/post/1442278044138/how-to-create-a-calm-home-after-the https://www.indymaedesigns.com/post/1442278044138/how-to-create-a-calm-home-after-the?pub=1766153156 December doesn’t have to feel rushed or overwhelming. In this slow living guide, I’m sharing gentle rituals, cozy home ideas, and simple ways to create a peaceful, intentional December rooted in warmth and calm. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:26:15 -0500 https://www.indymaedesigns.com/post/1438766125888/a-slow-living-guide-to-a-peaceful https://www.indymaedesigns.com/post/1438766125888/a-slow-living-guide-to-a-peaceful?pub=1765549575 Slow mornings aren’t a luxury, they’re a way to reconnect with yourself before the noise of the day begins. In this post, I’m sharing simple rituals and cozy winter routines that help you start your mornings with intention and warmth. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:58:41 -0500 https://www.indymaedesigns.com/post/1437032298053/the-magic-of-slow-mornings-creating https://www.indymaedesigns.com/post/1437032298053/the-magic-of-slow-mornings-creating?pub=1764943121 Winter is the season for calm, warmth, and intention. In this post, I’m sharing simple nature-inspired ways to decorate your home; without going full Christmas. From greenery and natural textures to handmade textiles and woodland details, these touches bring the quiet beauty of winter indoors. Fri, 28 Nov 2025 10:44:53 -0500 https://www.indymaedesigns.com/post/1432591750861/nature-inspired-winter-decor-bringing https://www.indymaedesigns.com/post/1432591750861/nature-inspired-winter-decor-bringing?pub=1764344693